PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem comes into the arena with Time is Tickin away blaring out of the sound system. Watson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roll Right. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lindstroem
vs
Watson

185 cm
35
183 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

180 cm
34
180 lbs
30 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Watson.
Watson scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindstroem tries to improve position but can't.
Lindstroem can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson cracks Lindstroem with a big elbow.
Watson throws a strike aimed at the side of Lindstroem's head but Lindstroem avoids it well.
Lindstroem pushes Watson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lindstroem prevents Watson from moving into mount.
Lindstroem dodges the ground and pound from Watson.
Lindstroem dodges the ground and pound from Watson.
Lindstroem is pushing Watson's head away, looking to escape. Watson manages to hold on to the position though.
Watson wants to control but Lindstroem is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position but Lindstroem is working away.
Lindstroem manages to get back to half guard.
Lindstroem tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Lindstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lindstroem to regain full guard.
Watson distracts Lindstroem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watson stops Lindstroem from standing up.
Watson postures up in Lindstroem's guard and throws a big left but Lindstroem blocks it.
Lindstroem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
Lindstroem is pulling down on Watson's head. It's preventing any offense from Watson, at least for the moment.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindstroem has his feet on Watson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lindstroem avoids the body shot from Watson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Lindstroem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindstroem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lindstroem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindstroem lands a high kick!
Watson lands with a straight right. Lindstroem didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Lindstroem.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Lindstroem, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Lindstroem against the cage but Lindstroem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Lindstroem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson tries to clinch but Lindstroem is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindstroem circles away.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson connects with a single shot there.

Watson drives through and clinches with Lindstroem against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Watson has picked Lindstroem up - he's going for a ride! Watson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lindstroem trying to hold on to Watson's head to control him but Watson postures up.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindstroem is looking to escape.
Lindstroem is holding on to half guard well.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson throwing shots but Lindstroem is blocking nicely.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Watson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindstroem as he jumps to the side.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Watson scores with a hook.
Lindstroem sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindstroem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindstroem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lindstroem has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
Watson won't allow Lindstroem to get back to his feet.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindstroem keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Lindstroem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lindstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson wants to stand and escape but Lindstroem is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Watson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lindstroem off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindstroem walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Lindstroem moves away and avoids it.
Lindstroem misses with a body kick.
Lindstroem missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindstroem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lindstroem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindstroem throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindstroem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem misses with a body kick.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindstroem is just out of range.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindstroem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindstroem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Lindstroem pushes him off.
Lindstroem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindstroem.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Lindstroem dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Lindstroem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Soeren Lindstroem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Watson gets a double leg takedown into Lindstroem's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem managing to control the position.
Watson content to stall in guard here.
Lindstroem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson won't allow Lindstroem to get back to his feet.
Lindstroem has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
Watson postures up in Lindstroem's guard and throws a big left but Lindstroem blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindstroem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindstroem misses with a wild body shot.
Lindstroem keeps Watson at a distance using the push kick.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindstroem pinned against the cage. Lindstroem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson misses the body punch
and Lindstroem counters with a left to the body.
Lindstroem misses with a head kick.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindstroem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Lindstroem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Watson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindstroem is trying to defend but Watson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Lindstroem is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lindstroem wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson looks to land a strike but Lindstroem avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Watson.
Lindstroem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Lindstroem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Watson tries to clinch there but Lindstroem circles away.

Watson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lindstroem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Watson wants to control but Lindstroem is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws an elbow but Lindstroem slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brian Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lindstroem pushes Watson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Watson working the ground and pound.
Watson working the ground and pound but Lindstroem is defending the strikes.
Watson trying to control the action but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a nice forearm strike.
Watson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Watson controlling from side mount.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Lindstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindstroem pushes Watson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Soeren Lindstroem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindstroem taking a bit of punishment here - Watson scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Watson!
A relieved looking Brian Watson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.